Something tells me that the song Sing In The Rain was sung in beautiful, summertime drizzle. Not in this grey, daunting, external vacuum of all happiness we see outside today! ANYWAY - HERE ARE TODAYS FOOTBALL HEADLINES... David Moyes says the departure of Sir Alex Ferguson is not to blame for the clubs poor results. Former England captain Alan Shearer has urged manager Roy Hodgson not to bow to calls for Chelseas John Terry to be tempted out of international retirement. Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is likely to escape a touchline ban for his sides visit of Manchester City after the Portuguese was sent to the stands for an outburst aimed at referee Anthony Taylor during Saturdays 4-1 win over Cardiff City. Meanwhile, Cardiff will seek an explanation from the Professional Game Match Officials Limited general manager, Mike Riley, as to why the referee, Taylor, allowed Samuel Etoos controversial Chelsea equaliser to stand. Arsenal forward Theo Walcott, 24, has been ruled out for at least another two weeks after suffering a setback on his recovery from abdominal surgery. He will miss the Gunners next three games. Patrice Evra has been asked to explain his comments to the French media. The French defender referred to Bixente Lizarazu and fellow pundits as tramps. West Ham manager Sam Allardyce is due to address his teams striker shortage by attempting to sign Icelands Alfred Finnbogason, 24, from Dutch club Heerenveen. Former Blackburn Rovers manager Steve Kean is set for a return to management with Asian Singapore League club Brunei DPMM. Former Everton midfielder Tim Cahill scored the fastest goal in Major League Soccer history when he struck for New York Red Bulls just seven seconds into their clash with Houston Dynamo. Neil Warnock could make a return to football as Birmingham Citys director of football if his former QPR chairman Gianni Paladini completes a takeover of the Championship club. Real Madrid gained valuable ground over the weekend with a victory as Brcelona were held to a scoreless draw and Atletico were defeated for the first time this season. Newcastle United defender Paul Dummett, 22, is on the verge of signing a new contract with the club after scoring his first senior goal against Liverpool on Saturday. Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini fired up his players for their 3-1 victory over West Ham by lying to them about Manchester Uniteds result. Pellegrini told his players their rivals had beaten Southampton, neglecting to mention the Saints late equaliser.
Posted on: Mon, 21 Oct 2013 08:43:50 +0000
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